Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

On the third day, the fully-armed Third Army left Grummentum, took a boat to Poseidonia, and entered the port of Naples by sea.

Naples, the jewel of the Greeks in the colonial city of central Italy, it is the second colonial city built by the Greeks in Italy after Kumay, and has a long history.But at first it was nothing more than a small port called Parthenope (meaning pure eyes, which is the name of a Kraken in ancient Greece). Over time, it continued to expand and eventually became Campani The largest city-state in the Asian region was later renamed Naples, meaning "new city".

In the course of urban development in Naples, Syracuse provided great help.Hundred years ago, Syracuse tyrant Dillon sent a large army to help Kumay and Naples repel the Etruscan attack.Later, the Syracuse sent troops to assist Naples to resist the invasion of the Samone, so in the past, Naples and Syracuse were closely related and used to be a close alliance.

But since the rise of Dionysia, the hegemony of Syracuse was completely destroyed in the Southern Italian War. Naples, who had strongly supported Dionysius in the Southern Italian War, had to turn to Dionysia ( The large number of Campania mercenaries under Dionysius was provided by the Campania League headed by Naples).

In the process of expanding the city of Naples, the Samonais also helped it a lot.Over the past 100 years, the Samones have continuously invaded from the eastern mountains to the western lowlands, capturing many towns established in Campania by the Etruscans and the Greeks. Even the ancient city of Kumai has been destroyed and the big city card Pua was also occupied by them, and a large number of people fleeing into Naples, which they believed to be the safest, caused the population in Naples to explode and overflow, which is why there were so many Campania mercenaries in the Western Mediterranean.

Under the continuous attack of the fierce Samone, the Campania League, which was originally formed for the purpose of defending the indigenous people and defending the safety of the city-state, only had a few towns lined up along the coast. It is not the Campania League that formed an alliance with Dionia in time. I am afraid that within 20 to 30 years, most of this land will be owned by the Samones.

On this day, the Neapolitans who had been notified in advance vacated half of the port to allow nearly 1,000 Dionysian passenger ships carrying the soldiers to dock.

Many people in Naples came to the port with their families and watched curiously.

"I heard that this time we came to Naples to be the third legion of Dionia..."

"What does this'legion' mean?"

"That is a kind of army unique to Dionysia. It is very different from our other city-states. I heard that this kind of army has many advantages, so it will have an advantage in battle..."

"Since the third legion is here, there must be the first and second legions. Why aren't the first and second legions coming to take us to Pori? We know that Naples is the leader of the Campania League!"

"Fool! It’s not that Dionysia looked down on us, but that its third legion was closest to us, and it was stationed in the Lucania region. It is most convenient to come to Campania. And don’t underestimate this. The Three Corps, in the Southern Italian War more than a decade ago, they defeated the army of the Samone invading Potentia, and also independently captured Capusa and Enona, so they dealt with the Samone, They are very experienced!"

"The third legion is so powerful, isn't the first and second legion of Dionysia even more intimidating?!"

"I heard that the Kingdom of Dionynia has ten legions, each of which has gained a lot of merit in previous wars. I think any legion is enough to fight the fierce Samone."

"Ten Legions?! My God, Apollo is on top. How many soldiers must be in Dionia!"

"So the Campania League and the Kingdom of Dionysia are very right! With the help of Dionysia, we will no longer be afraid of the Samonais like the evil wolf."

"Look! Look! The Dionysian soldiers have begun to go ashore. Hey, why is the armor on their shoulders black?"

"I know this. Dionysia used Hades as the patron saint of their kingdom, admiring black, and their king is said to be a descendant of Hades."

"Speaking of Hades, last year we built the temple of Hades. It is said that the priests were sent from Turi. They are very enthusiastic about the people who come to worship and not only answer all kinds of questions actively. , And also provide free help to believers, providing some useful help...

I have just been there a few days ago, and a quite-identified priest spends a lot of time listening to me about depression and enlightening me... So, other temples are completely incomparable to the Temple of Hades, no wonder this Tenjin would be so popular in Nanyi, and I heard that even the Samonais in Nacera began to believe in him."

"Is it really so good?! Then I will go to the Temple of Hades to worship tomorrow!"

"Don't talk, look at the Dionysian soldiers have started the whole team. Wow! Their movements are really fast, and almost no soldiers are talking, which is like our civilian soldiers gathering, the sound will be noisy even ten miles outside the city. I can hear that this is the army that can fight the powerful enemy!"

"Oh, look! There are so many flags in the Dionysian Army, all of them are gleaming with gold, which is so beautiful!"

"Fool, those flags are used to direct combat, not for good looks."

"Look! The Dionysians even sent so many cavalry, which is probably more than the number of cavalry in our Campania League."

"What's so strange, I heard that Dionysia has four cavalry regiments, each with nearly 2,000 cavalry."

"Oh, Apollo is on, Dionia is really a powerful country!"

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The people of Naples criticized and debated the Dionysian Third Army that landed in the port, but few people accused the Third Army of so many aliens (mainly Lucanians) because Naples It has been surrounded by many aliens since its inception, with the Oroncs and Etruscans to the north, the Samonas to the east, the Lucanias to the south, and the Philippines on the island of Sardinia to the west Nikki.The hundreds of years of life have made them accustomed to living with these aliens, and their cultural penetration between them has a deep influence. Therefore, the Naples are far less exclusive than the Greeks of other city states, and many people in their city states are still mixed. , The tolerance for interracial people can be imagined.

The army of the Kingdom of Dionynia stepped on the territory of the Campania League for the first time, and the Third Army immediately won the applause of the people of Naples with strict discipline and mighty military capacity. It can be said that it was a successful initial establishment of Dai The image of the army of Onia.

Just as the various brigades of the Third Corps and some of the cavalry of the Second Cavalry Corps were arranged into neat columns, the head of the Third Corps Lizaru and the official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Carias of Dionysia were working with the former Come and greet their high-level talks in Naples.

"Welcome to you, great Dionian allies! Thank you very much for your timely arrival. We can be assured! Over the past two days, Kautini warriors have continuously crossed Nola and Sassella in the east ( Suessula), so that the people of the Campania League are very uneasy!" Napoli chief general Ornosius said excitedly.

"Has Kautini's army already begun to attack?" Lizaru asked immediately.

"Not yet. However, based on past experience, they may be able to rush into the land of the Campania League in the next two days. The scale of the invasion of the Samone may be far better than in the past!" Naples deputy council member Mi Tides answered melancholy.

Dionysian Carrias also looked pretty.He is a Turíi, a student of Ansitanos, and in the previous years he also studied history at the Dionysian Academy while working as a teacher at the Turíi School.After Ansitanos served as foreign minister, because of lack of manpower, he recruited several of his students from the school to serve as public officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.In the past, Carrias also sent a few foreign nations to successfully complete the mission entrusted by the kingdom. Unexpectedly, he was humiliated in Kaoutini, and then Kaoutini launched such a large attack, obviously. A warning to Cautini before retaliating against him.

Lizzaru smiled: "The Cautini came just right, and the soldiers were eager for a big fight!"

"This must be the commander of the Lizzaru Army. I have heard of your name!" Onoxius said flatly.

"Have you heard of me?! I haven't fought any big battles, is that famous?!" Lizzaru's face sank, and he subconsciously thought of his joke at the Corinthian race that year, but this was him Heart disease.

Ornosius was stunned, and he didn't know why his enthusiasm made him cold.

"Head of the Lizaru Army, who did not know that when you defeated the Samone, you as the first captain of the Third Army, but played an important role! This time against the invasion of the Kaoutini, we all look forward to you The Third Army of Dionysia led the reputation in Campania!" Midedes said heartily, apparently he knew the troops sent by Dionia in advance.

At this time, Lizaru was a little embarrassed.

Fortunately, another general of Naples, Eros, promptly transferred his embarrassment: "General Lizaru, how much reinforcement did you bring this time?"

"Ten thousand people." Lizaru answered simply.

Ten thousand!The generals in Naples were a little surprised.